Ashley Avis Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Lead a pod of 5 members including Data Scientists and Junior Data Scientists/AnalystsSupport and mentor teammates with claims data, methods, and other skillsContribute to the Leadership Team including methods for improving project intake, aligning with our goals/interests, and improving other initiatives within the teamServe as a Primary Data Scientist on 4-5 projects

Served as the Primary Data Scientist on 4-6 projects with efforts in requirements gathering, project management, communicating findings, and supporting teammates in their roles.Developed a predictive model for recidivism with a focus on equity and model fairness. Utilized machine learning techniques including binning (smbinning in R), Random Forests, LASSO Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, and Logistic Regression. Generated ad hoc reports and statistical analyses for populations of interest to the Division of Health Benefits.Implemented linkage processes for Birth Certificate data to the Medicaid populationAutomated ingest programs for 6 datasets and automated reports for annual health metrics and hospital utilization. Collaborated with team members to develop Python functions for exploratory data analysis and metrics for data quality monitoring.Collaborated with team members to develop a training curriculum to teach new team members about claims data.Collaborated with teammates to develop documentation for data analysis plans, data security, and data documentation including definitions and important policy changes that impact NC Medicaid.Trained new teammates on claims data and the move to Managed Care in NC.

Led business requirements sessions to outline the current state of our technology and improve understanding of how to utilize our toolsAnalyzed claims data utilizing clinical efficacy data to identify savings opportunities for prospective clients of around $500K to $18MCollaborated with team members to develop scripts for automating routine processesBuilt a prototype optimization model to find savings opportunities for clients and explain the story of their pharmacy spend

Instructed classes of ~25 students in 9th and 10th gradeTaught material including Algebra, Geometry, and StatisticsDifferentiated instruction and assignments to meet student learning needs and challenge students to discover math concepts togetherDemonstrated innovative teaching strategies to support student learning Collaborated with team members to create lessons, adapt materials, and write assessmentsPresented at local and state conferences on math classroom cultures and pattern-based instruction

Designed a career development program to educate students about career options and goalsLed professionals in engaging 100 elementary students in hands-on career activitiesInvited to speak at Sandy Ridge Elementary School and NC State UniversityMeet My Future is a grassroots community organization dedicated to improving the career development, educational attainment, and opportunity for rural students, families, and communities

Taught jazz, ballet, and hip hop for students from 2-18Substituted and assisted other teachers in various dance classesOperated the front desk as needed to answer any student or parent questions

Kinston, North Carolina, United States

Supported summer school teachers in Lenoir County Public School to help students who were retaking end-of-course assessmentsEarned Apple Teacher CertificationSupported the Career and Technical Education Department with sharing career information with studentsEngaged with professional development around new state standards and innovative teaching strategiesThis experience was part of the Teacher Innovation Program with NC State and various local education agencies across NC

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Conducted research on the effects of peer-to-peer and facilitator-to-student interactions on student argumentationTranscribed, coded, and analyzed video files of facilitator talk and student talk during STEM projectsAided in the development of a codebook and literature review

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Research to support teachers in their implementation of the Common Core State StandardsOrganized digital video by detailing 10-minute intervals, making notes, and identifying themesLead two undergraduate STEM Education Research Fellows and advised them on research practices

Interned with the NC Department of Public Instruction with Tom Tomberlin in the Department of Human Resources and Educator EffectivenessResearched the differences and similarities between urban, suburban, and rural students when making college decisions based on distance from their homeUndergraduate internship and learning experience through the UNC System to educate undergraduate students about the relationship between government and higher education

Ncsu

Analyzed data on student motivational perceptionsWorked with PROMOT to increase the use of motivational findingsCompleted literature reviewsMade blog posts to help disseminate information about motivation to teachers

Worked at a week-long Summer Bridge Camp designed to help rising sixth grade students adjust to middle school using STEM projects (many were Title 1 students)Worked at a week-long ASPIRE Invention Camp that focused on fostering a desire for STEM in rising sixth through eighth grade students (many were Title 1 students)Worked for four weeks at two Summer Reading Camps designed for students that need more time in a classroom to improve their reading skills

Master'S Degree, Analytics

Activities and Societies: Team lead for an 8-month practicum project with the NC Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Justice Department.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: 2018 Truman Scholar, Park Scholar, Park Scholarship Leadership and Diversity Academy, President of the NC.